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Maserati lady clients were joined by supermodel and Maserati ambassador Jodie Kidd and milliner Cozmo Jenks as they attended Salon Privé Ladies’ Day at the Hurlingham Club.

The day started at René Caovilla’s store on Old Bond Street, London, where clients were treated to a private preview of René Caovilla’s stunning Autumn Winter 09/10 shoe collection, and were also able to admire Cozmo Jenks’s eclectic selection of bespoke hats.

A fleet of Maserati Quattroportes and GranTurismos were then on hand to chauffeur the ultra glamorous ladies, two of whom were chosen as finalists in the “Best Dressed Lady” competition.

At the Hurlingham Club, the organisers of Salon Privé had put together an amazing selection of modern and classic vehicles. The latest creations from the Trident Marque, the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS, flanked by the GranTurismo S and the GranTurismo S Automatic, took pride of place on the Supercar Lawn, and the Summer Ball was the perfect conclusion to the day, raising several thousands of pounds in aid of the Prince’s Trust.

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Maserati GranTurismo official photos

The Maserati GranTurismo is the first modern, two-door, four-seater coupé that delivers much more than its sensual beauty initially suggests. Pininfarina latest creation was destined for greatness right from its debut at the 2007 Geneva Motorshow. The car can trace its heritage right back to the very first GranTurismo produced by Maserati, the 1947 A6 1500 GT Pininfarina and it also incorporates the innovation and impact of the Birdcage 75th, the futuristic concept car that, in 2005, suggested the lines for future Maserati models.

For over sixty years Maserati has been a leading constructor of luxury automobiles. The marque is renowned for its high performance, comfort and overall safety. The GranTurismo does not stray from this tradition thanks to its distinct personality, its perfect blend of power and elegance, its adventurous design and surprising practicality.

The muscular and aerodynamic shape has been carefully studied down to the smallest details and is the fruit of extensive wind tunnel testing. This build quality is continued in the mechanical components: the V8 engine has all the characteristics of a competition-level power unit. It was developed to respond instantly to the accelerator and reward with previously unheard of driving pleasure.

The GranTurismo scores top marks when it comes to style, technology and craftsmanship, characteristics that have been recognised by its winning numerous international ‘Best Car’ awards. This is testimony to the competence, professionalism and attention to detail that makes each Maserati truly unique.

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Quattroporte wins Best of the Best report from Robb Report

Robb Report magazine has presented Maserati with the trophy for their Best of the Best award in honor of the Quattroporte Sport GT S.

Every year Robb Report magazine, an authority on the luxury lifestyle, conducts a series of tests across categories to find the best of luxury, including cars, yachts, watches, resorts and wines.

The Quattroporte Sport GT S won the Best of the Best trophy in the sedan category, beating some very worthy competition including the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed and the new BMW 750Li.

This is actually the third time the Quattroporte has won the Best of the Best trophy from Robb Report – the Quattroporte won in 2004 and the Quattroporte Sport GT model won in 2006.

Only new or revised products are eligible to enter the Best of the Best competition, which means the Quattroporte is essentially a back-to-back-to-back winner, winning every time the car was eligible for the competition (when it was first introduced in 2004, with the introduction of the Sport GT model in 2006, and now with the redesigned 2009 Quattroporte).

Maserati is proud of this recognition for the Quattroporte, seen by the press as the ultimate in luxury performance sedans.

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The New Quattroporte Sport GT S

The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S sets another milestone in the high performance luxury saloon segment. Conceived and developed as “a real driving machine in the guise of a luxury saloon”, the Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati’s sportiness in the Quattroporte range.

The uniqueness of the car in its segment is denoted by some important features.

First of all, it is the only car in its segment that truly offers sporty handling thanks to a suspension set-up which further enhances the Quattroporte’s already optimal dynamic balance. The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is targeted at those customers who demand the unparalleled handling of a thoroughbred sports car even in a luxury saloon.

Secondly, it features the latest evolution of sporty automatic gear-shifting software, designed to win over committed and demanding drivers, seeking an exciting driving experience.

Last but not least, it is the only saloon in its segment with a sports exhaust which, by means of the “Sport” button, makes it possible to deploy the full power of the engine and produce a deeply enveloping and throaty exhaust note.

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1000th Maserati Quattroporte registered in the UK

Maserati GB is proud to announce that the 1000th Quattroporte has just been registered in the UK, since its debut on UK roads in 2004.

The 1000th car, a Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS in Blu Oceano with Sabbia leather interior, was delivered yesterday by Maserati GB’s Head of Sales Peter Denton and Edward Lovett, Dealer Principal at Dick Lovett Maserati in Swindon, to its proud new owner John Burton. A keen racing driver of World Sports Racing Prototypes (he still races his Chevron B26 that he used to drive in the ‘70s), Mr Burton, accompanied by his wife Rosie, couldn’t wait to get on the road, accompanied by the sound of the GTS’s thrilling V8.

The Maserati Quattroporte, which had its worldwide premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, took the sport luxury saloon segment by storm, thanks to its distinctive Italian soul. It speaks for the traditional Maserati values and provides continuity with the great saloons bearing the same name that have achieved success in the past, from the first Quattroporte with Frua body in 1964, to the “presidential” Quattroporte in 1984, of which the Italian President Sandro Pertini was particularly fond.

After five years of success, with 46 awards won internationally, the new Quattroporte range reinforces the model’s exclusive image with a thorough technical and styling upgrade, and with the Quattroporte Sport GTS performance reaches new peaks.

Conceived and developed as “a real driving machine in the guise of a luxury saloon”, the Quattroporte Sport GTS features the new V8 4.7 litre engine with increased power output (440 HP), specific gear-shifting software, front and rear suspension with single-rate dampers, stiffer springs and lower ride height and a sports exhaust controlled by pneumatic valves for a deep, throaty and captivating sound enhanced by large twin-oval tailpipes.

The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GTS is on sale at £89,865.

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Maserati Granturismo S Automatic (2009) CAR review

Maserati’s Granturismo has always tugged at our heartstrings, but it’s been hamstrung by an incomplete line-up of engines and transmissions. Not any more. We’ve just driven the final model to complete the Granturismo range – the new S Automatic. That means the marriage of the enlarged 4.7-litre V8 to the full torque converter auto gearbox.

What it does at a stroke is produce the most persuasive Granturismo yet. Those epic looks (is there a finer-looking GT on sale today?) are now joined by a drivetrain worthy of the car’s eponymous title. It’s a continent crosser par excellence, cruising when you want to gobble up the motorway miles, proving a dab hand at criss-crossing mountain switchbacks when you head off the beaten track.

Maserati Granturismo S Automatic: the lowdown

Take one enlarged 4.7-litre V8 from the existing GT S and the beautiful Alfa Romeo 8C. Add in the latest six-speed slusher from ZF and you create Maser’s newest – and last – addition to the Granturismo coupe range. The car’s always been a slightly softer sports GT rather than a maximum-attack sports car, so it should work well. In principle.

Consider the technical changes deployed by Maserati. Ditching the robotised manual from the Granturismo means losing the transaxle. The ZF ’box is attached to the mid-front mounted engine, changing the front:rear weight distribution slightly, from 47:53 to 49:51. That's a remarkable achievement for a car with a 4.7-litre V8 slung up front, the long, long snout enabling the engine to be mounted well behind the front axle line.

We’re already familiar with the 4.7. It produces 434bhp and 361lb ft of torque – a useful 35bhp and 22lb ft boost over the regular GT’s 4.2. End result? Maserati is pitching the Granturismo S Automatic at the Merc CL600, Jaguar XKR, Aston Martin DB9 and Bentley Continental GT. Read the rest of our review to see if they’ve pulled it off.

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